Lonnie Miller Sr.

Lonnie Miller Sr.

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Jacksonville

State: Florida

County: Duval County

Date of birth: February 24, 1933

Date of death: May 6, 1995

Age: 62

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: May

LEA: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

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Case Description

Detective Lonnie Miller Sr., died instantly on May 6th, 1995 when he was shot once in the chest while responding to a silent burglar alarm at First Coast Motors in Jacksonville, Florida. According to detectives at the time, Miller and the owner were talking outside of the business and may have interrupted a burglary in progress. The business owner was wounded but provided a witness statement. Detective Miller was the 40th police officer to die in the line of duty.

Anyone with information concerning Lonnie Miller Sr murder is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit at (904) 255-2626 or (904) 630-0500. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at (904) 398-3775 or 1-866-845-TIPS.

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